The bill, introduced by Perry as S.B. No. 2145, amends the Local Government Code and the Tax Code to allow advisory bodies of public improvement districts and boards of directors of reinvestment zones to hold meetings via telecommunication devices. Specifically, it permits members to attend meetings through telephone or video conferencing as long as at least one member is physically present. Members attending remotely are considered present for quorum and voting purposes, regardless of the meeting's subject matter.

Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for meetings held via telecommunication, including the necessity for two-way audio communication among members and stipulations for public access to the meeting. If the audio link is disrupted, the meeting must be paused until it is restored. The provisions aim to enhance participation and accessibility for members of these bodies while ensuring compliance with existing notice and public access requirements. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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